AMERICA’S oldest living former president has been buried with full honours in Washington. Streamed live on RTÉ, President Carter's state funeral on January 9 captured particular Irish attention both back home and among Ireland's diplomatic corps in the United States. James Earl Carter, always 'Jimmy' as President and Governor of Georgia, was honoured at Washington's National … [Read more...] about Jimmy Carter: ‘We’ll never see his like again’
Man wanted for child sex offences in Germany arrested in Northern Ireland
A MAN wanted for child sex offences in Germany has been arrested in Armagh. The 38-year-old is due to stand trial for a number of offences of rape and sexual assault committed against a child in the Berlin area between September 2020 and December 2021. He was arrested on a German extradition warrant in Portadown yesterday (January 13) by officers from the PSNI’s International … [Read more...] about Man wanted for child sex offences in Germany arrested in Northern Ireland
Irish author scoops prize in second annual Nero Book Awards
IRISH author Colin Barrett has been announced among the category winners in the second annual Nero Book Awards. The Mayo native has scooped the best Debut Fiction award for Wild Houses, which is set in his home county. An acclaimed short story writer, the book is Barrett’s first novel. “Our winner Wild Houses was a clear stand-out for the sheer quality of its writing; a … [Read more...] about Irish author scoops prize in second annual Nero Book Awards
Kneecap secure 17 nominations as IFTA award contenders revealed
KNEECAP has received 17 nominations for the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) awards 2025. Revealed today, the Irish language film is the most nominated of all the productions which feature in the annual awards, where Irish talent across film and drama is honoured in 29 categories. Written, produced and directed by Rich Peppiatt, the film is a semi-autobiographical … [Read more...] about Kneecap secure 17 nominations as IFTA award contenders revealed
Woman in her 70s dies after being hit by car
A PEDESTRIAN has died after being hit by a car in Antrim. The woman, aged in her 70s, was involved a collision on Antrim Road in Glengormley last night (January 13). The incident happened on the Antrim Road in Glengormley The PSNI confirmed she “was struck by a car shortly after 5pm”. The police force have called for any witnesses to the incident to come forward. “Detectives … [Read more...] about Woman in her 70s dies after being hit by car